The government has announced a 14-day state of emergency
A general view shows the aftermath of a flood in Sentani, Papua province, Indonesia March 17, 2019, Picture: EDWARD HEHAREUW / REUTERSFlash floods in Indonesia's eastern Papua province have killed at least 58 people, an official said Sunday, as rescuers battled mud, rocks and fallen trees in the hunt for survivors.
"The number of casualties and impact of the disaster will likely increase as search and rescue teams are still trying to reach other affected areas," he said. Officers rescued a five-month-old baby who was trapped for hours under the rubble, Papua military spokesman Muhammad Aidi said. The whereabouts of the parents are unknown.
"Our house was flooded with thick mud ... we immediately grabbed our valuables and ran to a neighbour's house to seek refuge.
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